... the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program can provide security for retired Service members. Just ask CRSC Army Ambassadors, retired Col. Bob ... a veteran is to tell them about CRSC. Even if they are not eligible, someone they know could be. CRSC has begun to build the Ambassador' ... help spread the word. And, CRSC makes it easy by providing downloadable tool kits on the CRSC website with vital CRSC information including an information document, frequently ... wars and training are also recipients of CRSC. Just like the other 75,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes APR 06/newsflash04-01-2006-3.htm
... MISSION TO HELP HIS BROTHERS OBTAIN THE CRSC BENEFIT -- "... ... earned benefits." For more about CRSC, use the VA Watchdog search engine .../sessearch.php?q=crsc&op=and Story here. ... of the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Division of the U.S ... helping to spread the word about the CRSC program to retired veterans in the western ....' According to Tormala, the CRSC program provides retired veterans a monthly compensation ...) veterans will be processed within the CRSC claims system in each branch of the military. Through the CRSC program, Tormala can provide program fact... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfFEB08/nf022408-6.htm
...-Friendly Version UPDATE ON CRDP, CRSC AND RETRO PAY -- New groups ...&op=and For more about CRSC, use the VA Watchdog search engine .../sessearch.php?q=crsc&op=and For more about ... draw Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) or higher amounts of Concurrent Retired ...-related injuries in 2003 by approving CRSC. In effect, it restores the ... to apply to their service to establish CRSC eligibility. A year later, lawmakers ...-related injuries now an apply for CRSC payable back to Jan. 1, 2008. CRSC eligibility also has been extended for the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUL08/nf072508-6.htm
... MEDICAL AND TEMPORARY RETIREES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR CRSC PAYMENTS -- "The money is ... of all services. For more about CRSC, use the VA Watchdog search engine ...sessearc h.php?q=crsc&op=and Story here. ... Medical, temporary retirees now eligible for CRSC payments by Master Sgt. Kat Bailey ... Force Combat-Related Special Compensation. CRSC is part of a legislative initiative designed ... 28, expanded eligibility requirements for the CRSC program to include Medical Chapter 61, ... Mr. Rick Castro, Air Force CRSC program manager. "If you didn ..., you are eligible to apply for CRSC." For example, a DESERT... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfAUG08/nf081308-4.htm
... of Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and 78,000 recipients of ... their incomes climb as a result of CRSC, CRDP or both. Almost half ... in some cases thousands of dollars. CRSC took effect June 1, 2003. ... retirees. Dealing with the complexity of CRSC, CRDP, military retirement and VA ... In July 2003, after Congress enacted CRSC, Purinton applied to the VA for ... his VA disability rating to apply for CRSC. Payment was approved in February 2004. CRSC, in effect, replaced monthly retired ... the ban on concurrent receipt. But CRSC is tax exempt. In addition,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes JUL 06/newsflash07-14-2006-9.htm
6. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 01-13-2007 #9nf011307-9.htm
... during peacetime may meet the criteria for CRSC. Story here... http ... combat-related special compensation, or CRSC. Many Air Force veterans may be ... compensation, said Ann Lacey of the CRSC office at the Air Force Personnel Center ... for you!" she said. CRSC is designed to restore military retirement pay ... to be combat-related by the CRSC review board, he or she would ... to receive an additional monthly check from CRSC for $115. Many disabilities that ... few prerequisites to consider before submitting a CRSC application. To meet the basic eligibility criteria to be considered for CRSC, veterans must: -- Be... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfJAN07/nf011307-9.htm
...21 BILLION STILL AVAILABLE TO VETERANS UNDER CRSC PROGRAM -- PENTAGON WANTS TO KNOW ... for Combat-Related Special Compensation. CRSC, a $22 billion program endowed ... rating of 50 percent or higher, CRSC is an application-claim-based ... because they believe they already are receiving CRSC compensation, when in fact they are ... payment for a 50 percent rating under CRSC is $663 tax-free, ... The law forbids retirees from receiving both CRSC and CRDP. To qualify for CRSC, claimants must: Be retired with ... at least 10 percent. Eligibility for CRSC requires a documented 'combat-related... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes/newsflash10-25-2005-2.htm
... of VA Claims Decisions Chapter 13: Military Medals and Records Chapter 14: Benefits Provided by Other Federal Agencies VA Facilities Index 67 73 79 89 91 95 101 137 Acronyms v Acronyms ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis CHAMPVA Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA C Compensation and Pension COE Certificate of Eligibility CRDP Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments CRSC Combat-Related Special Compensation CWT Compensated Work Therapy CZTE Combat Zone Tax Exclusion DIC Dependency and Indemnity Compensation DOD -- Department of Defense FHA Federal Housing Administration FSGLI Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development IRR Individual Ready Reserve MGIB Montgomery GI Bill MIA Missing in Action NPRC National Personnel Records... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/fedben 2008.pdf
... for more info Printer Friendly Page CRDP AND CRSC BACK PAY TO BEGIN ARRIVING -- First ...------ CRDP, CRSC back pay to begin arriving A small group .... These involve multiple VA rating adjustments since CRSC and CRDP began, shifts by retirees between ... apply. A hotline has been set for CRSC and CRDP recipients who believe they may qualify ... the amounts were calculated, Pamperin said. CRSC allows retirees with at least 20 years of ... effort. Retirees may be eligible for both CRSC and CRDP but can receive only one. ... worked - and created compensation shortfalls - after CRSC and CRDP took effect. ---... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes SEP 06/newsflash09-18-2006-1.htm
10. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 09-01-2007 #6 -- RETRO PAY CLOSING PAYMENT GAP TO DISABLED VETERANS -- Almost 75,000 military retirees with disabilities who were underpaid have received their retroactive payments.nf090107-6.htm
... to 16,000 retirees became eligible for CRSC or CRDP between the time the retro pay ... retro pay program for two years. Until CRSC began on June 1, 2003, and ...-related injury or illness. Congress enacted CRSC to allow concurrent receipt for combat-related ... corrected occurred when retirees eligible for CRDP or CRSC saw their VA disability rating raised. A ... about half of all retirees drawing CRDP or CRSC are being reviewed but the total amount of ... of the remaining 33,000 files are CRSC recipients. Unlike CRDP, which involves an automatic payment, CRSC is paid only to retirees who apply for... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfSEP07/nf090107-6.htm
